Services

Comprehensive virtual orthopedic care tailored to your needs.

Initial Orthopedic Consultation

Virtual Orthopedic Consultation Services

For patients seeking direct access to U.S. board–certified orthopedic expertise. All consultations are conducted on an individual basis, confidentially, and in accordance with high professional and ethical medical standards.

Specialized Second Orthopedic Opinion

Imaging and Medical Record Review

This consultation is designed for patients who want a professional orthopedic assessment without the need to travel internationally. Appropriate for: persistent joint pain (knee, hip, shoulder, spine, hand), musculoskeletal injuries, chronic or complex orthopedic conditions, initial discussion of surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Includes: Detailed review of medical history, review of available imaging and reports, clear discussion of diagnosis and management options, personalized recommendations and next steps.

Recommended for patients who have been advised to undergo orthopedic surgery or complex treatment and wish to confirm the diagnosis or treatment plan. Ideal for: Confirmation of surgical indications, complex or unclear cases, patients seeking an independent academic perspective.

Benefits: Objective evaluation based on U.S. standards of care, patient-centered, evidence-based recommendations, support for informed medical decision-making.

Dr. Villafuerte personally reviews: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), X-rays, prior medical reports and operative notes.

This service may be provided as part of a virtual consultation or as a focused record review, depending on clinical needs.

Orthopedic Treatment Planning

For patients who already have a diagnosis and wish to: define the most appropriate treatment approach; understand risks, benefits, and alternatives; evaluate surgical versus non-surgical options; plan treatment in Costa Rica, the United States, or elsewhere.

Guidance is based on current scientific evidence and extensive clinical experience.

Virtual Postoperative Follow-up

Appropriate for patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery (in Costa Rica or abroad); require expert postoperative guidance; have questions regarding recovery, rehabilitation, or persistent symptoms.

This service does not replace in-person follow-up when physical examination is clinically required but provides expert guidance and continuity of care.